national competition
'Really inspired:' local woman competing at Miss Indigenous Canada
NANAIMO - A local woman is preparing to represent the region in a national competition focused on leadership and community impact. Heather Wolfear will compete at Miss Indigenous Canada in Ontario on July 22, one of 20 delegates selected from across the country. Wolfear, a Blackfoot woman with family heritage from the ...
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carney in town
Prime Minister in Nanaimo for National Indigenous Peoples' Day
NANAIMO - June 21 marked the 30th National Indigenous Peoples' Day in Canada, and the Prime Minister was in the Harbour City for the occasion. Mark Carney was at the Nanaimo Museum on Sunday, touring the exhibits on Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) culture, alongside his wife, MPs and local dignitaries. Carney and the gro...
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annual testing
Water testing, sewer inspections underway across mid-Island
NANAIMO - Work to verify both the safety of local swim spots and the sturdiness of underground infrastructure is underway. City of Nanaimo crews, along with the Nanaimo Port Authority, are in the process of testing water quality at six popular outdoor swimming areas ahead of the busy summer season. Included are Brannen...
Jun 21, 2026
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Classic cars
Classic car show drawing upwards of 20K to Qualicum Beach
QUALICIUM BEACH - It'll be a classic car paradise in downtown Qualicum Beach on Sunday. Seaside Cruizers Car Club's annual Father's Day Show & Shine happens Sunday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Club president Jim Moroz said a wide range of vehicles from a variety of models and eras will be lined up throughout dow...
Jun 20, 2026
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Close call
Pair on floaties rescued after pushed across Nanaimo's Departure Bay
NANAIMO - Local marine rescue crews scooped a pair of women on recreational floaties near the Departure Bay ferry terminal following an unplanned voyage. Marion Bec, public affairs officer with Maritime Forces Pacific, stated local resources quickly responded on the afternoon of Thursday, June 18. "A concerned cit...
Jun 20, 2026
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Get hooked
Free family fishing weekend returns
NANAIMO - Freshwater fishing licenses are free of charge this weekend, part of an annual tradition in the province.B.C. Family Fishing Weekend runs between Friday, June 19, and Sunday, June 21, which includes events and fishing-themed activities encouraging more people to take up the pastime of fishing.Coordinated by t...
Jun 19, 2026
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buying and selling
Popular Nanaimo trunk sale revives unwanted items
NANAIMO - There are deals to be had for sharp-eyed bargain hunters at a popular Nanaimo event promoting sustainability and affordability. The first of two Nanaimo Recycles Trunk Sales takes place Saturday, June 20, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Nanaimo North Town Centre parking lot near the old Sears Entrance off Ru...
Jun 19, 2026
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race time
Registration open for Nanaimo's fifth annual Hub City Soap Box Derby
NANAIMO - A popular summer event with people of all ages racing down one of the Harbour City's famously steep hills is back this summer. The Hub City Soap Box Derby returns to Nanaimo's Wall St. on Aug. 15, starting at 9 a.m., with registration now open. Organizer Jason Clayton said they're excited to be entering their...
Jun 19, 2026
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bigtime event
Wrestlefest shines independent pro wrestling spotlight on Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Part of an expanding worldwide movement, a homegrown wrestling success story is again about to stage a high-end independent pro wrestling show in the Harbour City.Wrestlefest 3 takes over Nanaimo's Frank Crane Arena on Friday, June 19, with a VIP show starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by general admission doors...
Jun 18, 2026
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British Columbia
Drug bust in Surrey, B.C., leads to arrest, charges and deportations
SURREY - Police in Surrey, B.C., say a trafficking investigation has led to the discovery of large quantities of illicit drugs, charges against a 24-year-old man, and the deportation of two others. Police say their investigation began in February, set...
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Some evacuation orders start to lift as crews tame wildfire near Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON - Some evacuation orders have started to lift as cooler nights and lighter winds limit the growth of a wildfire near Lytton. Officials with the Lytton First Nation and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District downgraded evacuation orders to an evac...
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Cooler night helps firefight near Lytton, B.C., fire grows away from community
LYTTON - British Columbia's wildfire service says a wildfire burning near Lytton has been growing away from communities, and that weather has been helping in the fight against it. Fire information officer Paula Walbauer said Sunday that lighter winds h...
Jun 21, 2026
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'This is nuts': The hard-fought race to build Canada's next submarine fleet
OTTAWA - From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a cabinet minister calling on shipbuilders to cough up a car plant, the brief race to replace Canada's aging submarine fleet turned heads in more ways than one. The ...
Jun 21, 2026
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Communities across Canada celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
OTTAWA - Events were held across the country on Sunday to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples' Day, which honours the culture, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. The day coincides with the summer solstice - the ...
Jun 21, 2026
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Muslim group and federal culture minister decry alleged attack on imam in Victoria
VICTORIA - Muslim groups and Culture Minister Marc Miller are decrying an alleged attack on an imam of a mosque in Victoria on Thursday night. Miller said in a tweet that the reported assault is "appalling and vile" and that such violence and Islamopho...
Jun 21, 2026
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Local Sports
Picking up a Paddle
Nanaimo Rowing Club invites community to Come and Try Rowing
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Rowing Club wants to see more people involved in the sport, so they're hosting an event called Come and Try Rowing.It's slated for Saturday, June 13 at Long Lake from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Coach Richard Parr hopes to see as many as 20 to 30 newcomers at the event."Anyone at all ages, at any fitnes...
Jun 12, 2026
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Showing the Path Forward
Former Canadian international appearing at Nanaimo soccer tryouts
NANAIMO - A former member of the Canadian men's soccer team is coming to the Harbour City to look over the next generation.Marco Bustos will be at tryouts for a local soccer academy on Friday, June 12, passing on some wisdom and meeting young soccer players trying out for Matchday Soccer School.Nanaimo United and VIU M...
Jun 12, 2026
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Best in BC
NDSS senior girls earn AAA provincial soccer crown
NANAIMO - The NDSS senior girls' soccer team are AAA provincial champions. The squad was triumphant during a recent 16-team tournament in Kamloops, after finishing second at the Island Championships in May. Looking back through the school's history, coach Jonathan McKenzie believes it's the first time ever. "As fa...
Jun 07, 2026
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Looking Back
Clipper netminder takes top prize at annual awards event
NANAIMO - The Clippers celebrated their season and remarkable playoff run with an awards ceremony and gathering of mostly team billets and volunteers.The Tuesday, May 26, celebration came just a few days removed from the end of the team's playoff run, which ended in Brooks on Friday, May 22, and featured speeches and a...
May 28, 2026
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Overtime Hurdle
Clippers lose titanic struggle in BCHL Finals to defending champion Brooks
BROOKS - The Clippers lost a fourth straight overtime game to the Brooks Bandits to lose out in five games in the BCHL Finals.After taking the first game by a score of 3-1 Nanaimo lost three straight 2-1 decisions and went down 4-3 in the series finale.The Bandits have now won back to back BCHL championships while Nana...
May 23, 2026
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Overtime Road Block
Clippers come heartbreakingly close but lose third straight OT game in BCHL Finals
NANAIMO - The Clippers did almost everything a team can do to get a win over the Brooks Bandits in Game 4 of the BCHL Finals but lost a third straight 2-1 overtime game.The Bandits have emerged victorious in games beyond 60 minutes in Games 2,3 and 4.It felt very similar to the first three games in Game 4 with tight ch...
May 21, 2026
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Canada
Montreal police officer injured after responding to shots fired
MONTREAL - Montreal police say at least one of their officers has been injured in a central neighbourhood after responding to reports of shots fired. Police have blocked off a residential street in the Côte-des-Neiges district. They say the officer was...
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Canada looks to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors, sell more Candu reactors abroad
OTTAWA - Canada is looking to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years, sell Candu reactors to more countries and double uranium exports, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Monday as he released a new national strategy for nuclear power...
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Carney says goodbye to close ally, 'friend' as British PM Starmer says he'll resign
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is saying goodbye to his British counterpart after the two met repeatedly to discuss a shared vision for western countries. Conceding that he had lost the support of the party membership, British Prime Minister Keir ...
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Ottawa reverses order to surrender some 'lost Canadian' citizenship certificates
OTTAWA - Just one week after some "lost Canadians" were told to surrender their new citizenship certificates, a few received letters over the weekend confirming their citizenship claims are valid once again. The department has said it sent letters earl...
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Supreme Court nominee Joyal cites access to justice, outreach as key contributions
OTTAWA - Supreme Court of Canada nominee Glenn Joyal describes himself as a "candid and constructive spokesperson" for Manitoba's highest trial court and the judiciary. Prime Minister Mark Carney has tapped Joyal, chief justice of the Court of King's B...
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National cannabis organization suspends operations, citing active illegal market
HALIFAX - A national cannabis lobby group representing licenced producers and processors is suspending operations, citing challenges tied to the unregulated cannabis market. The Cannabis Council of Canada says the decision reflects the headwinds facing...
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World
Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal judge on Monday blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to "harass and retaliate against them." U.S. District Judge Pa...
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Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges vote
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella held a razor-thin lead Monday after Colombia's deeply polarized presidential runoff, which is being challenged by the ruling party's progressive candidate. D...
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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal ...
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Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter
Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter Gear: MEC Nanaimo Is Open
If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...
Dec 14, 2025
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